Geneseo: Age 66, Randy passed away on October 5, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 18, 1957, to the late Ronald and DeMaris Freeman. He is survived by his wife, Jean (Turgeon) Freeman, children, Michael Freeman (Alex Coulter), Teresa Freeman (Sabastian Knapp), sister Debora (Nick) Cooper, Cheryl (Robert) Duncan, brother James (Shizuko) Freeman and granddaughter Hazel Knapp.
In keeping with Randy’s wishes there will be no calling or service. In lieu of memorial contributions, the family encourages you to do a good deed for others. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I am just reading Dr. Freeman’s obituary on Dougherty’s website and am speechless. I have only been a patient for about 2 years because I wanted a dentist that was closer to me. I was so happy to have found Dr. Freeman. He was so wonderful and I didn’t have to drive to Irondequoit to see him. I enjoyed his sense of humor and his kind gentle manner.I have always had a phobia for for going to the dentist and he put my mind at ease. just like my former. Maybe he will meet Dr. Peterson up there and they can compare notes on me. RIP Dr. My condolences to you family.
Randy was a dear college friend! He lived with us for a short while when moving to Rochester. I loved reading the above tributes for indeed they capture Dr. Randy’s personality, caring, gentleness, humbleness, and humor. He represented his Jesus well.
I was devastated this summer to learn that Dr. Randy (as I called him to myself) had been diagnosed with a debilitating, degenerative heart condition that was keeping him from daily work & was causing hospitalizations. I felt more encouraged when I learned that he did still come in to work sometimes so this morning I was pretty shocked & very sad when I called to be sure it was ok for me to drive myself home from my wisdom tooth extraction today, to hear the message that my beloved, wonderfully skilled, kind, favorite dentist had left this earth. I just went on to Facebook for more details & learned he’s been in Heaven for 2 & a half weeks.I know he is enjoying his new body & his maker’s loving presence. I am so sorry for his family, friends & staff for he is truly the type of person whom everyone will miss. He was quiet but friendly & would explain with patience any questions asked. When I admired his office redeco years ago, he was so pleased & thanked me saying it meant a lot to him since he had chosen the paint colors, pictures, etc. So adorable! He was unpretentious, down to earth, always pleasant…truly irreplaceable. Not to mention, did the best dental work I ever had. I will miss you on Earth, sweet man, but look forward to seeing you again in Heaven.
I am so sorry to hear this very sad news. Though our time was short, Dr. Freeman and his staff left a lasting impression on our family. Dr.Freeman was such a nice man. He will surely be missed and consider our selfs so lucky to have been able to meet him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Melissa
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Dr Freeman is so much more than what is written. He was an amazing person, a man of god. He loved to work on old cars, which he did as a kid with his father. His granddaughter was the apple of his eye. He had such a kind soul and all of his patients loved him. He will be missed by me and many more! You were the best boss and such a wonderful friend – I’m glad to have had 8 years with you.
I am very sad to hear of Mr.Freeman’s passing. He has always been very kind to me and was a great father to Terri. May he always be remembered for his love and kindness. We are always here for you and your family Terri. May God be with you in this grief and sorrow. You are in our prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Freeman’s passing. I had had a horrible experience at another local dentist, and called their office practically in hysterics. They not only made me feel confident and assured, their office made me enjoy my dental appointments. Dr. Freeman was always so nice and always asked how I was doing… and actually cared about the answer. May Dr. Freeman rest in peace… I will greatly miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. ???
I just found out Dr. Freeman passed away. My heart breaks for his family, friends and staff. He was such a sweet man and genuinely cared for each one of his patients. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May he rest in peace.
I want to express my deepest condolences for dr. Freeman’s family for the big loss. I have known dr. Freeman who was my Faculty during my residency at Eastman, I saw him on night clinic. Every time he always ordered pizza for the residents. It was such generosity, because he came as faculty as volunteer. Not only was he so generous to us, he was also care and amazing faculty. My heart sunk to learn that he passed. I will forever grateful and feeling such an honor to know someone as wonderfuk as he was. May he rest in Peace.
Just yesterday I learned from a friend that Dr. Freeman recently passed away. I am simply heartbroken! After reading his surprisingly brief obituary, I was compelled to do what I believe is the good deed prompted by the obituary and write this comment to highlight how extraordinary a dentist and a human being Dr. Freeman was.
I was a patient of his for about a decade, having switched to his practice after my previous dentist retired. Transitioning to a new dentist is no easy feat—especially for someone who, like me, has experienced a life-long fear of dentists. From my first visit, though–and every single time thereafter that I went for a regular checkup or for needed work–Dr. Freeman put my mind at ease. He was so gentle, understanding and efficient that dentistry took on a new light for me to the point that I actually looked forward to my visits to his dental clinic. (The office staff and Heather, my hygienist, reinforced that feeling as well.) I always felt I was in very competent hands and, as the other commenter mentioned, he never pressured me to have unnecessary work performed. Dr. Randall’s odontologist ability was never more evident than when he performed a much-dreaded molar extraction a few months ago. Alas, I didn’t feel any pain and before I even realized it, the procedure was over; I was so impressed (and relieved) that my numbed lips rated the experience a spontaneous and elated WOW!
Perhaps what best characterized Dr. Randall, however, was his exceptional humanity. He was kind, compassionate, intelligent, sardonically funny, unpretentious and a genuinely good person. He was not chatty, but always had something nice or positive to say. He exuded dignity and integrity. DR. RANDALL WAS A CLASS ACT!
I sincerely hope his family is able to read this comment and knows how much his patients appreciated and respected him, both as a dentist and as an individual. I know I speak for several of us who already miss him dearly and will always remember him fondly.
We send our deepest sympathy to the family and his staff. I am sure I am one of many patients that will dearly miss Dr. Freeman. He was the kindest gentle soul, and above all the best dentist you could ever find. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Rest easy Dr. Freeman.
Bonnie & Joshua Morris